# Jackson State University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Jackson, MS. IPEDS 175856, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/jackson-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,812
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,260 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $48,911 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MS: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (6 colleges, $41,853): +$407
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,341

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,260 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,869 | $101,996 | 8.7 years |
| 30-48k | $22,516 | $100,421 | 8.6 years |
| 48-75k | $26,236 | $117,013 | 10.0 years |
| 75-110k | $26,388 | $117,690 | 10.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,576 | $122,989 | 10.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | $44,963 | $28,438 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Alcorn State University | $42,321 | $39,250 | $13,265 | 57% |
| Jackson State University | $42,260 | $48,911 | $23,836 | 51% |
| Mississippi State University | $41,446 | $28,435 | $17,595 | 67% |
| University of Mississippi | $39,871 | $25,450 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Mississippi University for Women | $39,455 | $29,673 | $12,411 | 47% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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